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St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
The Fairways, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3NZ, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.5 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
212
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. While 63% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, which is above the national average, only 9% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students. Overall, it stands out as a solid choice for families in Bolton.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (77 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
99%
Behaviour is good
99%
My child is happy
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School supports development
91%
School has high expectations
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.8%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Black African1.9%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
White Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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53.54875, -2.52729 · BL5 3NZ
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105237
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-barts.bolton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School scores 64.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School?
Based on 77 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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